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Dr. John Sun, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. John Sun, MD
4.7 (56 Ratings)

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Dr. John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. John Sun, MD
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Dr. John Sun, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Tacoma, WA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School.They currently practice at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Tacoma and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Sun has experience treating conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Colorectal Polyp among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sun received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 56 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sun also speaks Chinese. Dr. Sun is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Tacoma
    1112 6th Ave Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 98405
  2. 2 Medical Office Building, 2nd floor
    3901 Rainbow Blvd Fl 2, Kansas City, KS 66160
  3. 3 Quivira Specialty Care
    12000 W 110th St Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66210

Experience and Background Check

Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Colorectal Polyp
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Gastric Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sun
4.7
Based on 56 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. John Sun, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Tacoma, WA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Sun, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sun's profile.

Dr. Sun frequently treats the following conditions: Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Colorectal Polyp. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Sun, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Sun, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Sun has over 25 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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